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This article by Kenneth Estrada y Santiago originally appeared on Soundfly’s Flypaper Over the last 15 years, I’ve been part of seven different musical projects. I’ve played in all kinds of bands: a shoegaze trio, an experimental metal duo, an electronic pop group, an indie...

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Bringing Your Music To China Musicinfo has launched their new distribution services to China. Now musicians can distribute their music to more than 20 of China’s largest streaming services such as QQ music, Kugou, Kuwo, NetEase, Baidu music and more. With a combined...

A Guide for Performers and Presenters to Navigating a Successful Event. Hi all, My name is Lisa Lynne, I am a full time touring artist who has learned how to create brand new venues and everything it takes to DIY tour in the current music climate. This book took me three to...

In 2018, it’s much easier for up-and-coming creative artists to find their way to their audience with zero promotion budget and not being contracted with monopoly labels. Along with streaming services and indie labels, a completely new phenomenon is being introduced into the...

One of the best parts of taking your passion project to the next level and treating it as a business is that you are able to take advantages of the tax write off that goes into running your business. Yet many new entrepreneur-musicians struggle to fully benefit from this....

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New music service Musosoup, aims to turn the music PR business on it’s head by allowing musicians to cut out the PR middle men and deal directly with the music bloggers that support them. We consider the implications of this disruptive new approach. NB Right Chord Music has...

Guest post by Erica Ann Sipes. This article originally appeared on Soundfly’s Flypaper Yes, you read that correctly. In the course of this one blog post, I am going to attempt to use a brief study in botany to unravel an issue I am having in the accompaniment to a song...

Guest post by Jeremy Young. This article originally appeared on Soundfly’s Flypaper It’s all about the story. Fundraising experts will say this time and time again: “People fund people, not ideas.” In other words, when asking for money, what tends to get through to your...

Moving your band to a new rehearsal venue may seem overwhelming but it does not have to be. You can take steps to make the move less stressful. The following are some steps you can take to avoid some of the pitfalls of moving. Make a List You should create a list detailing...

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Guest post by Catherine Harris-White of Soundfly’s Flypaper In the era of Cardi B, Beyoncé, Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, Tiffany Haddish, and many others, we bask in the glory of Black womxn. No longer are we afraid to show our thick thighs, curvy curls, and infectious...

When a product or service promises consumers greater bang for their buck, it’s a powerful motivator. Getting the highest value from spending the least amount of money is what most people want from the products they buy. It’s no different for the marketers themselves....

With longer summer days comes plenty of music festivals held across the country. Whether you are a lover of alternative, rock, country or Christian rock, there is a fun and vibrant festival calling your name. However, not everything at a festival is fun and games. Instead,...

No matter which field you choose in life, marketing has become an integral part of every field. Whether you cook food, paint or make music marketing is something you should keep yourself updated about. If you’re an up an coming musician, the first thing that you will need is...

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Building a fan base for your music is often the hardest obstacle to overcome as an independent artist. As artists, we tend to feel that the music should speak for itself, but that leads to an endless cycle of us releasing music and getting no response. Learning how to...

Fan engagement and direct-to-fan are hot topics these days because it’s finally come to light that fans are the real gatekeepers in the music business. And by now we should also know that merchandise is one of the surefire ways that artists can make solid money today. Like...

Music surrounds us every day – we hear it while driving the car, shopping in the mall, or eating in a restaurant. It has become a part of our everyday routine, and some of us can’t imagine an hour of our lifetime without a favorite song. Music is something we aspire to....